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Best Addiction Counselors in Hopatcong, NJ (2026)

322 addiction counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Hopatcong: Restore Health and Wellness Center New Jersey, RP Score 76/100; 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: BlueCrest Recovery Center, 669 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 322 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

322 Hopatcong addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 171 open Saturdays and 95 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 322 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Hopatcong at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Hopatcong at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Restore Health and Wellness Center New Jersey764.9★ (19)Randolph, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2The Hope Institute - Treatment Center754.9★ (140)West Milford, 20 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3BlueCrest Recovery Center754.8★ (669)Woodland Park, 25 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
4New Chapter Youth Program755.0★ (29)Parsippany, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Avatar Recovery Center734.9★ (69)Ringwood, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Better Life Recovery and Wellness734.8★ (23)Florham Park, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Barnert Subacute Rehabilitation Center714.4★ (188)Paterson, 27 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Nirvana Recovery Centers - Drug & Alcohol Rehabs New Jersey705.0★ (13)Bound Brook, 25 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9The Counseling Center at West Caldwell703.1★ (8)Wayne, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Center for Network Therapy704.2★ (18)West Orange, 24 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 322 best addiction counselors in Hopatcong, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Based in Ringwood, 23 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1140 Greenwood Lake Turnpike, Ringwood, NJ 07456
  2. Based in Newark, 27 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews.

    • 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    800 Clinton Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
  3. Based in Bradley Gardens, 30 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 23 Google reviews.

    • 4.5★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    390 Amwell Rd Bldg 5 suite 504, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844
  4. Based in Kinnelon, 16 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–9 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–9 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 11 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    390 Main Rd #202, Montville, NJ 07045
  5. Based in Staten Island, 35 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews.

    • 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    4521 Arthur Kill Rd, Staten Island, NY 10309
  6. Based in Englewood, 36 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews.

    • 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    97 Engle St, Englewood, NJ 07631

Addiction counselors ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 322 ranked addiction counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

addiction counselors in Hopatcong, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Wellness Recovery Center of New Jersey674.7★ (105)44 mi
27The Milestone House665.0★ (102)6 mi
28Morris County After Care Center664.2★ (5)12 mi
29Greater Essex Counseling Services664.9★ (74)29 mi
30Excel Treatment Center654.8★ (95)6 mi
31Jovenes Brooklyn AA654.6★ (19)39 mi
32True Life Care Mental Health New Jersey654.8★ (218)10 mi
33Little Creek Recovery654.9★ (100)50 mi
34Genesis Addiction & Behavioral Medicine655.0★ (11)10 mi
35Organization For Recovery654.5★ (31)25 mi
36Vida Family Services Inc654.3★ (12)39 mi
37Care Counseling Center655.0★ (33)38 mi
38The Counseling Center at Monmouth Junction654.3★ (3)36 mi
39Under Angel's Wings Recovery Center LLC654.9★ (42)39 mi
40Apex Recovery and Behavioral Health644.3★ (22)In Hopatcong
41New Chapter Recovery NJ645.0★ (133)14 mi
42The Counseling Center at Middlesex641.7★ (6)26 mi
43Suburban Health Clinic644.7★ (20)25 mi
44The Bridge - Imani Center643.7★ (3)26 mi
45BriteLife Behavioral Health at Princeton634.6★ (16)45 mi
46Washington Heights CORNER Project634.1★ (79)39 mi
47Argus Community Inc Striver House631.8★ (8)38 mi
48Guided Life Structures634.1★ (31)25 mi
49Guardian Recovery – New Pathway Pine Brook634.8★ (164)17 mi
50Realization Center634.7★ (87)39 mi

Also serving Hopatcong

20 more addiction counselors within 50 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

How we ranked Hopatcong addiction counselors

We scored 322 Hopatcong addiction counselors on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Hopatcong data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose an addiction counselor

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure addiction counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask which credential the counselor holds (for example a state addiction counselor certification, LPC or LCSW).
  4. Ask whether they work with a physician if medication for addiction treatment is part of your plan.
  5. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask an addiction counselor

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is addiction counseling?
  • Do you offer individual sessions, groups or an intensive outpatient program?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Addiction counselors in Hopatcong: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Hopatcong?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Hopatcong, NJ is Restore Health and Wellness Center New Jersey with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. The Hope Institute - Treatment Center (#2) and BlueCrest Recovery Center (#3) follow. We ranked 322 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Hopatcong?

RankedPsychologists ranks 322 addiction counselors serving Hopatcong, NJ. 1 of them is based in Hopatcong; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 50 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which addiction counselors in Hopatcong work on weekends?

171 of 322 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 95 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Restore Health and Wellness Center New Jersey (#1), The Hope Institute - Treatment Center (#2) and BlueCrest Recovery Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Hopatcong addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 322 rated addiction counselors in Hopatcong is 4.3★, with a median of 19 reviews. BlueCrest Recovery Center has the most, 669 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank addiction counselors?

Each addiction counselor gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do addiction counselors outside Hopatcong count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Hopatcong city center, our service radius for addiction counselors. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can addiction counselors pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are addiction counselors in Hopatcong ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on addiction counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What is the difference between outpatient addiction counseling and rehab?

Outpatient counseling means regular sessions while you live at home and keep working; intensive outpatient programs meet several times a week. Residential rehab and medical detox happen in a facility. Withdrawal from alcohol and some drugs can be medically dangerous, so speak to a doctor before stopping if you drink or use heavily every day.

Can I see an addiction counselor online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Hopatcong

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 322 addiction counselors serving Hopatcong.